HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2026-033 PWS Pink and Coho Salmon Disaster ReliefSponsored by: Sorensen
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF
$38,399.50 FROM THE 2020 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND PINK AND COHO SALMON
DISASTER RELIEF THROUGH THE PACIFIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the municipalities and boroughs depend on revenue from Prince William Sound
salmon landings and other fishery -related activities. The fishery disasters negatively impacted
local governments, as fishery revenue makes up a significant portion of their operating budgets,
supporting services like education, public works and ports & harbors; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game allocated $463,000 to communities as part
of the 2020 Prince William Sound Pink and Coho Salmon Disaster Relief, and the City of Seward
is eligible for a payment of $ 38,399.50; and
WHEREAS, the State's fishery business tax rate is 3% for shore -based landings, with revenue
split 50/50 between the State and the municipalities or boroughs where the landings occurred. If
landings happen within both a municipality and a borough, the tax revenue is divided equally
between the two entities; and
WHEREAS, disaster funds will be distributed pro rata to eligible communities based on each
community's proportion of the total loss of all eligible communities. If landings occur in a
community represented by both a municipality and borough, the funds will be split 50/50.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to receive a payment of
$38,399.50 from the 2020 Prince William Sound Pink and Coho Salmon Disaster Relief funds
through the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the funds from the State's Fishery
Business tax as part of the 2020 Prince William Sound Pink and Coho Salmon Disaster Relief
through the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission in the amount of $38,399.50 in the
revenue account 01000-0000-4206-0061 Alaska Raw Fish Tax.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, THIS 23rd
DAY OF MARCH 2026.
SvAikinciA4,te
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-033
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AYES: Osenga, Warner, Draper, Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
X
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 23, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Sully Jusino, Finance Director
Subject: Resolution 2026-033: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a One -Time
Payment of $38,399.50 from the 2020 Prince William Sound Pink and Coho
Salmon Disaster Relief Through the Pacific States Marine Fisheries
Commission
Background and justification:
Municipalities and boroughs depend on revenue from Prince William Sound salmon landings and
other fishery -related activities. The fishery disasters negatively impacted local governments, as
fishery revenue makes up a significant portion of their operating budgets, supporting services like
education, public works, and ports & harbors.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game allocated $463,000 to communities as part of the 2020
Prince William Sound Pink and Coho Salmon Disaster Relief, and the City of Seward is eligible
for a payment of $ 38,399.50.
The State's Fishery Business tax rate is 3% for shore -based landings, with revenue split 50/50
between the State and the municipalities or boroughs where the landings occurred. If landings
happen within both a municipality and a borough, the tax revenue is divided equally between the
two entities.
The disaster funds will be distributed pro rata to eligible communities based on each community's
proportion of the total loss of all eligible communities. If landings occurred in a community
represented by both a municipality and borough, the funds will be split 50/50.
Compre ensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation:
This legislation:
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
$ $38,399.50
$
$
$
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are:
Budgeted Line item(s): 01000-0000-4206-0061
X
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund:
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
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Available Fund Balance
Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Administration Recommendation
X Adopt Resolution
Other: